Administrative Assistant

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Job Description:

Administrative Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Parson's Corporation is seeking an Administrative Assistant to support the En route and Critical Care Department located at the Naval Medical Research Command in Silver Spring, MD. This position provides direct administrative support for day-to-day department operations and research focused improving outcomes and care for combat causalities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Create, organize, track and maintain documentation including departmental files, publications, meeting agendas, meeting minutes, staff travel planning and processing, visitor requests, etc.

• Draft documents such as correspondence, memos, grants, contracts, and related materials.

• Receives/screens telephone calls and visitors and route same to appropriate staff members.

• Arranges meetings and teleconferences.

• Creates, maintains and updates databases and spreadsheets.

• Coordinates the submission of abstracts, posters and manuscripts for clearance, approval and publication. This includes proofreading, formatting and editing in coordination and interaction with authors and other administrative personnel.

• Organize office supplies and keep the storage room orderly.

• Places and receives orders, track supplies, prepare shipping documents.

• Assists in the in-processing and out-processing of new hires and guest researchers.

• Perform other duties assigned by supervisor and department leadership.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Three years relevant experience or Associate Degree plus two years relevant experience

• Excellent written and oral communication skills

• Basic computer skills

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Teams, and PowerPoint

• Strong interpersonal skills.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Bachelor's Degree

• Experience in research setting

• Experience in military environment

Minimum Clearance Required to Start:

Not Applicable/None

This position is part of our Federal Solutions team.

Our Federal Solutions segment delivers resources to our US government customers that ensure the success of missions around the globe. Our diverse, intelligent employees drive the state of the art as they provide services and solutions in the areas of defense, security, intelligence, infrastructure, and environmental. We promote a culture of excellence and close-knit teams that take pride in delivering, protecting, and sustaining our nation's most critical assets, from Earth to cyberspace. Throughout the company, our people are anticipating what's next to deliver the solutions our customers need now.

Salary Range

$21.44 - $37.55

We value our employees and want our employees to take care of their overall wellbeing, which is why we offer best-in-class benefits such as medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k), life insurance, flexible work schedules, and holidays to fit your busy lifestyle!

Parsons is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility in the workplace. Diversity is ingrained in who we are, how we do business, and is one of our company's core values. Parsons equally employs representation at all job levels for minority, female, disabled, protected veteran and LGBTQ+.

We truly invest and care about our employee's wellbeing and provide endless growth opportunities as the sky is the limit, so aim for the stars! Imagine next and join the Parsons quest-APPLY TODAY!About Us

Parsons is a digitally enabled solutions provider focused on the defense, security, and infrastructure markets. With nearly 75 years of experience, Parsons is uniquely qualified to deliver cyber/converged security, technology-based intellectual property, and other innovative services to federal, regional, and local government agencies, as well as to private industrial customers worldwide.

Parsons is an equal opportunity, drug-free employer committed to diversity in the workplace. Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/LGBTQ+.

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